Indulge in the irresistible crunch and savory flavors of homemade seasoned hard pretzels, a delectable snack that combines the classic taste of pretzels with a burst of herbs and spices. These pretzels are not your average soft pretzels; they are baked to perfection, resulting in a crispy texture that will leave you craving more. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen tools, you can easily whip up a batch of these pretzels at home. Try the Original Seasoned Hard Pretzels for a traditional flavor or experiment with the Garlic Herb, Everything Bagel, or Spicy Chipotle variations to tantalize your taste buds. Each recipe offers a unique blend of seasonings, ensuring that there's a perfect pretzel for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will satisfy your cravings for a crunchy, flavorful snack.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
PARMESAN GARLIC RANCH SEASONED PRETZELS
Learn how to make the most addicting parmesan garlic ranch seasoned pretzels. We use large hard pretzels and season them with a garlic ranch butter and bake them until they are crispy and golden!
Provided by Marzia
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- PREP: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 250ºF. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper, or if you line it with foil, spray generously with cooking spray.
- MIX: Break the pretzels into bite-sized pieces either by hand or by placing them in a zip-top bag and giving them a couple of whacks. Be careful not to make crumbs, you want the pieces to be bite-sized so that they don't over bake. Place them in a large bowl. In a 2 cup measuring cup, whisk together the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, parsley, sugar, vegetable oil, melted butter, and parmesan cheese. Pour the prepared sauce and stir or toss the pretzels to coat them evenly. Alternately, you could also do this in a clean (crumb-free) gallon-sized zip-top bag and just shake to combine the ranch mix and the pretzels.
- BAKE: Spread the pretzels out on to the prepared baking tray in an even, single layer. If they don't all fit on one baking sheet, it's best to spread them out onto two so that they bake evenly. Bake them for 35-40 minutes, stirring them every 15 minutes so that they brown evenly. Allow them to cool completely and then place them in an airtight container for up to 1 week!
SPICY SEASONED PRETZELS
These spicy pretzels are the ultimate snack! Mini twist pretzels soaked in oil & coated in a homemade seasoning blend that bursts with flavor in every bite!
Provided by Natalie
Categories Snack
Time 6h10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour oil and spices into a gallon ziploc bag. Seal and shake to evenly combine oil with spices
- Add in pretzels, seal up ziploc bag, and gently shake to combine.
- Allow pretzels to soak up the seasoned oil for at least 6 hours, or ideally for 24 hours. Turn bag to shake up pretzels every few hours. No need to bake them, the pretzels will soak up all the oil.
- Will keep in an airtight container for at least 1 week.
- See the Recipe Notes below for more tips, FAQ's and ingredient substitutions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 kcal, Fat 23.2 g, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Sugar 1.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOMEMADE HARD PRETZELS
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 3h25m
Yield 36 pretzel sticks
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the warm water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam. Add the flour and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the dough from the bowl, clean the bowl and then oil it well with vegetable oil. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and sit in a warm place for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line 4 half sheet pans with parchment paper and lightly brush with the vegetable oil. Set aside.
- Place enough water into a large roasting pan to come 1/3 of the way up the sides of the pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 1-ounce portions, approximately 36 pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 14 to15-inch long stick and place on the sheet pans, 1/4-inch apart. Cover the dough not being used with a slightly damp towel to help prevent drying out.
- Gently place 6 to 8 pretzels at a time into the water for 30 seconds. Remove the pretzels back to the sheet pan, brush with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with the pretzel salt. Bake until golden brown in color and hard, approximately 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
SEASONED HARD PRETZELS
This recipe is adapted from a submission by Sharon Roth in the Fairplay Wilderness Camp School cookbook in Westminster, SC. My son Anthony attended the camp from 2000-2002. These are great taken on camping and fishing trips as they keep well once cooled.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 1 pound, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F Break pretzels into bite size peices.
- Mix the garlic powder and dry dressing mix. Add oil and stir. Pour mixture over pretzels.
- Toss gently to coat then let stand 10 minutes. Stir again and let stand again for another 10 minutes.
- Spread on cookie sheet in a single layer and bake for 7 minutes.
- Turn pretzels and bake another 7 minutes. Serve with warm mustard.
Tips:
- Choose the right pretzels: Opt for hard pretzels that are sturdy enough to hold the seasoning.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Experiment with different flavors to create a unique seasoning blend. Try garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, or ranch seasoning mix.
- Make sure the pretzels are evenly coated: Toss the pretzels in the seasoning mixture until they are evenly coated.
- Bake at a low temperature: This will help the seasoning to adhere to the pretzels without burning them.
- Store the seasoned pretzels in an airtight container: This will help them stay fresh and crispy.
Conclusion:
Seasoned hard pretzels are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or paired with your favorite dip. With a variety of seasoning options to choose from, you can easily create a flavor that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give seasoned hard pretzels a try.
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